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it was pretty clear from the discussion that this was not sprung on the MEC out of nowhere. They have received requests and lots of input from pilots who wanted to have these SDP trips in the bid package.
Hate to cast aspersions against the MEC admin that stated this, but it's so far fetched that it smacks of a lie. They either don't have the data to back up that claim or they would claim privacy reasons for withholding it.
Regardless, this issue has no place in negotiations on how to best implement FAR 117...a regulation created to mitigate fatigue. The mere fact that this item is even in this TA shows a lack of focus on both sides. The fact that Donatelli has so proudly touted this TA shows there may not even really be different "sides" here at all.
Carl